Trumpet Creeper

Trumpet Creeper (Campas radicans) is a native vine, exceptional for attracting hummingbirds. Though tolerant of many soil conditions, it is best planted in average, well-drained soil at the base of a fence, trellis, pergola, or tree where for support. With support, it can grow 20m high.

Flowers can bloom from June through September;  profusely in full sun, and less so in shade or partial shade. Flowers are usually orange, but cultivars in yellow or deep red are available as well. It can easily be transplanted from well established plants because of its hardiness, and its spreading ability.

Trumpet Vine can spread quickly in the right conditions; sending out runners underground. For this reason, containment such as raised flower beds or planters may be important in smaller areas. Also, be wary of yellow cultivars as that color may not be best suited to attracting hummingbirds.

Virginia Creeper

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

Vining: 30-50′ tall (with support.)

Flowering: mid-late August

Fruiting: September

Birds: thrushes, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers.

 

CAUTION: VIRGINIA CREEPER FRUITS ARE POISONOUS. The fruits can produce symptoms including: Nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting and diarrhea, dilated pupils, headache, sweating, weak pulse, drowsiness, twitching of face.

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***Though considered poisonous, it is generally thought that it is not possible for a human to consume enough of the fruit to cause serious harm due to the bad flavor***

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Virginia creeper (also know as woodbine) is a deciduous, woody vine with a vigorous, tendril-climber that needs no support and typically grows 30-50′. Adheres to flat surfaces (e.g., brick, stone or wood walls) via adhesive disks at the tendril ends. Compound-palmate leaves emerge purplish in spring, mature to dull green in summer and change to purple to crimson-red in autumn. Fall color can be quite attractive. Clusters of small, greenish-white flowers appear in the upper leaf axils in late spring to early summer, but are generally hidden by the foliage. Flowers give way to dark blue to black berries in September–October, which are attractive to birds.